Community Mental Health Nurse - Rural Adult Community MH Service, Christchurch

Community Mental Health Nurse - Rural Adult Community MH Service Work hours between 08:30 hrs– 17:00 hrs, Monday to Friday Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role The Rural Adult Community Psychiatric Service has a vacancy for a registered nurse with mental health experience to join their community team on a part-time permanent basis. The Rural team provides assessment and treatment services for tāngata whaiora (consumers) experiencing mental illnesses and works closely with their whānau (family) — both in the community and alongside inpatient services. This position is sought-after due to the rural nature of the work.The Rural team covers an area between the Clarence River (Kaikoura) to the north and down to the Rakaia River in the south. You will be embedded in a supportive multidisciplinary team based at Fergusson Building at Hillmorton Hospital. The position involves travel using a Te Whatu Ora vehicle.About You We are looking for a professional and highly motivated nurse to join our team. To succeed, you should display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, enjoy being part of a diverse multidisciplinary team, and work collaboratively with professionals who value providing quality care to patients, friends, and whānau. You will liaise with GPs, medical centres, and NGOs, and manage a caseload effectively in a casemanagement role.You will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with tāngata whaiora and their families/whānau, primary care, community supports, and inpatient teams. Ability to think quickly, triage, and prioritize tāngata whaiora’s needs appropriately and promptly is essential. You will case manage a caseload of tāngata whaiora, proactively engaging andsupporting them in their treatment and holistic supports.Highly developed risk assessment skills and the ability to develop rapport with individuals who may be mentally unwell or distressed are important. Responsibilities include assessment, developing treatment plans, and liaising with whānau, carers, NGOs, police, probation, and other services.You should be a respectful, caring team player with conflict resolution skills. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora,‘the weaving of wellness’, is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on integrating equity into all aspects of healthcare and fostering cultural change to reach health outcome equity.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We welcome your authentic self in your application and on the job. Skills gained through life experiences, community involvement, or volunteering are valued alongside formal employment skills. Share your story in your cover letter.We particularly encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply, click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted via our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on Thursday, 29th May . For questions, contact Natalie Gaunt at .#J-18808-Ljbffr